My Favorite Cheesy Potato Puffs Recipe

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My Favorite Cheesy Potato Puffs
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  1. Bacon - I like to cook mine in the microwave. Just use a paper plate or microwave plate lined with a paper towel, then add the bacon slices, then another paper towel. Cook 3-4 minutes until crisp, no mess and easy clean up, Remove and let cool. Then fine chop.
  2. Potatoes - Now I use leftovers, but use your favorite recipe, even store bought, it doesn't matter. You just need 4 cups pre-made and preferably slightly chilled. Definitely not warm.
  3. Mix - To a medium size bowl (which the potatoes may already be in) add the cheese, bacon, chives, parsley, onion, salt and pepper, 1/4 cup bread crumbs and mix well.
  4. Eggs - Whisk the eggs to soft peaks. I just whisk by hand, it only takes a few minutes. Add the eggs to the potato mixture and fold lightly.
  5. Puffs - I like to use a ice cream scoop, but a good heaping teaspoon will work just fine. Roll in your hand to a small ball and then slightly flatten, not too flat. Then lightly dredge in the bread crumbs on each side to give a light coating and place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper and cover.
  6. Important Step - Let them rest and put in the freezer for about 15 minutes to firm up. This helps with the cooking process.
  7. Cooking - I use cast iron for this, but a non stick pan will work just fine. Add the oil and heat to medium high. Then add the chilled cakes and saute 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Set to the side on a paper towel to get rid of any additional grease.
  8. Serve - 1-2 patties per person with a dollop of sour cream on each and a few chives if you want.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1924.34 Kcal (8057 kJ)
Calories from fat 1289.68 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 143.3g 220%
Cholesterol 63.74mg 21%
Sodium 1454.55mg 61%
Potassium 1960.42mg 42%
Total Carbs 138.8g 46%
Sugars 3.92g 16%
Dietary Fiber 7.81g 31%
Protein 24.99g 50%
Vitamin C 20.3mg 34%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 20%
Iron 3mg 17%
Calcium 349.7mg 35%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 404.22 Kcal (1692 kJ)
Calories from fat 270.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30.1g 220%
Cholesterol 13.39mg 21%
Sodium 305.54mg 61%
Potassium 411.79mg 42%
Total Carbs 29.16g 46%
Sugars 0.82g 16%
Dietary Fiber 1.64g 31%
Protein 5.25g 50%
Vitamin C 4.3mg 34%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 20%
Iron 0.6mg 17%
Calcium 73.5mg 35%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 49.6
    Points
  • 54
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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